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The Current Affairs questions are based on sources like ‘The Hindu’, ‘Indian Express’ and ‘PIB’, which are very important sources for UPSC Prelims Exam. The questions are focused on both the concepts and facts. The topics covered here are generally different from what is being covered under ‘Daily Current Affairs/Daily News Analysis (DNA) and Daily Static Quiz’ to avoid duplication. The questions would be published from Monday to Saturday before 2 PM. One should not spend more than 10 minutes on this initiative.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Katchal island
- It is part of the Nicobar Islands and is located to the south of Sentinel Island.
- Mangrove forest on the Island is of propagule type, meaning they can become detached from a plant and give rise to a new plant.
Choose the incorrect statements:
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Katchal Island · It is part of the Nicobar Islands and is located to the south of Sentinel Island.
· The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently highlighted the loss of mangrove cover on Katchal island, a part of India’s Nicobar archipelago.
· The mangrove cover on Katchal will not come back as it lacks propagules. · A propagule is a vegetative structure that can become detached from a plant and give rise to a new plant.
Context – NASA highlighted loss of mangrove cover in this island
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Solution (b)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Katchal Island · It is part of the Nicobar Islands and is located to the south of Sentinel Island.
· The United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently highlighted the loss of mangrove cover on Katchal island, a part of India’s Nicobar archipelago.
· The mangrove cover on Katchal will not come back as it lacks propagules. · A propagule is a vegetative structure that can become detached from a plant and give rise to a new plant.
Context – NASA highlighted loss of mangrove cover in this island
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Exercise Vajra Prahar 2022, joint Special Forces exercise conducted between India and?
Correct
Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School at Bakloh of Himachal Pradesh. · The drill aims to improve inter-operability between the special forces of both the countries.
· This joint exercise is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both nations as well as improve bilateral defence cooperation between India and the US.
Context – The military exercise began in Himachal Pradesh
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Solution (c)
Option c Correct · The 13th Edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise “Ex Vajra Prahar 2022” commenced at the Special Forces Training School at Bakloh of Himachal Pradesh. · The drill aims to improve inter-operability between the special forces of both the countries.
· This joint exercise is a significant step in strengthening the traditional bond of friendship between the special forces of both nations as well as improve bilateral defence cooperation between India and the US.
Context – The military exercise began in Himachal Pradesh
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following statements about SMILE-75 Initiative
- Under the initiative, 75 identified Municipal Corporations will undertake comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging.
- It is being implemented by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
- The financial assistance of Rs. 1000 is provided by the central government under the initiative to each beneficiary for the period of 3 years.
Choose the correct statements:
Correct
Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · In the spirit of AzadikaAmritMahotsav, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging under “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”named as “SMILE-75 Initiative”. · Under the SMILE-75 initiative, seventy five (75) Municipal Corporations in collaboration with NGOs and other stakeholders willcover several comprehensive welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging with focus extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, awareness, education, skill development, economic linkages and convergence with other Government welfare programmes etc.
It is the initiative of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment There is no such provision in the initiative. Context – The initiative is set to be launched soon.
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Solution (c)
Statement Analysis
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect · In the spirit of AzadikaAmritMahotsav, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, has identified 75 Municipal Corporations to implement comprehensive rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of begging under “SMILE: Support for Marginalised Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”named as “SMILE-75 Initiative”. · Under the SMILE-75 initiative, seventy five (75) Municipal Corporations in collaboration with NGOs and other stakeholders willcover several comprehensive welfare measures for persons who are engaged in the act of begging with focus extensively on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, awareness, education, skill development, economic linkages and convergence with other Government welfare programmes etc.
It is the initiative of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment There is no such provision in the initiative. Context – The initiative is set to be launched soon.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Small Satellite Launch Vehicle(SSLV)
- SSLV is a three stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages
- The launch vehicle can be assembled only vertically unlike PSLV, which can be assembled both vertically as well as horizontally
Select the correct statement/s:
Correct
Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a three stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage. SSLV is made keeping low cost, low turnaround time in mind with launch-on-demand flexibility under minimal infrastructure requirements
The launch vehicle can be assembled both vertically like the existing PSLV and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and horizontally like the retired Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) and Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV). Context: First flight of SSLV did not meet the desired results.
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Solution (a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Correct Incorrect Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a three stage Launch Vehicle configured with three Solid Propulsion Stages and a liquid propulsion-based Velocity Trimming Module (VTM) as a terminal stage. SSLV is made keeping low cost, low turnaround time in mind with launch-on-demand flexibility under minimal infrastructure requirements
The launch vehicle can be assembled both vertically like the existing PSLV and Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and horizontally like the retired Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV) and Augmented Satellite Launch Vehicle (ASLV). Context: First flight of SSLV did not meet the desired results.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- India is a founding member of the Global Tiger Forum
- So far only two Tiger Reserves in the country have got CA|TS international accreditation
- All the tiger range countries are members of global tiger forum
Choose the correct answer using the code given below
Correct
Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect India is one of the Founding members of the intergovernmental platform of Tiger Range Countries – Global Tiger Forum India is home to 52 Tiger Reserves covering approximately 75,000 Sq Km area in 18 States with approximately 75% population of the wild tiger at global levelAlso, so far 17 Tiger Reserves in the country have got CA|TS international accreditation and two Tiger Reserves have got International Tx2 Award. Global Tiger Forum is an international intergovernmental body exclusively set up for the conservation of tigers in the wild in the range countries. Out of the 13 tiger range countries, seven are currently members of GTF: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Vietnam besides non-tiger range country U.K. The secretariat is based in New Delhi, India. Context – Pre-summit meeting of the Tiger Range Countries as a prelude to the Tiger Range Countries Summit scheduled to be held at Valadivostak, Russia, is currently in progress in New Delhi.
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Solution(a)
Statement Analysis:
Statement 1 Statement 2 Statement 3 Correct Incorrect Incorrect India is one of the Founding members of the intergovernmental platform of Tiger Range Countries – Global Tiger Forum India is home to 52 Tiger Reserves covering approximately 75,000 Sq Km area in 18 States with approximately 75% population of the wild tiger at global levelAlso, so far 17 Tiger Reserves in the country have got CA|TS international accreditation and two Tiger Reserves have got International Tx2 Award. Global Tiger Forum is an international intergovernmental body exclusively set up for the conservation of tigers in the wild in the range countries. Out of the 13 tiger range countries, seven are currently members of GTF: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Vietnam besides non-tiger range country U.K. The secretariat is based in New Delhi, India. Context – Pre-summit meeting of the Tiger Range Countries as a prelude to the Tiger Range Countries Summit scheduled to be held at Valadivostak, Russia, is currently in progress in New Delhi.
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